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News on Tuesday afternoon is that Major League Baseball has approved the sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts Family.
Much like the 2009 season, a process that took way too long and left a lot to be desired is now finished. The Cubs have a new owner, with a new vision (assuming the Tribune Company ever had a vision), and a new set of expectations for the 101-year loser.
The ...
Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane Breaking Up?
Posted: 5th October 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
After mixing up the lines in the first game of the season, Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville continued tinkering on Saturday, and with the additional mixing comes more questions about the Hawks' lines moving forward.
On Friday, Quenneville moved Patrick Sharp off the top line, where he had played next to youngsters Patrick Kane and captain Jonathan Toews.á Sharp played with David Bolland and Kris Versteeg, while Dustin Byfuglien took his ...
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WeÆre now one quarter through the 2009 season, and the Tennessee Titans donÆt have a win. After finishing last year with the best record in football (13-3), itÆs safe to say this season has started as an enormous disappointment.
There are plenty of directions for a finger to point in Nashville, ...
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IÆll probably become the least popular analyst in America for saying it, especially to all those owners that took him over Peyton Manning, but Tom Brady is not an elite fantasy quarterback. In fact, heÆs no better than average.
Through four games, Brady has thrown for 1,129 yards and just four ...
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs lost for the last time in 2009. Then they started lining up scapegoats.
First to board the no-expenses paid bus out of Chicago is hitting coach Von Joshua. Of course, he's the second hitting coach to be blamed for the disappointment this year; Gerald Perry was thrown under the bus a couple months ago.
Both Perry and Joshua were professionals about being the person fired for GM ...
Chicago Blackhawks Knee-Jerk Reaction II: Do We Have an Answer?
Posted: 4th October 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
After the Chicago Blackhawks lost their season opener in a shoot-out Friday, questions were raised about goalie Cristobal Huet's validity as the Hawks' number one goalie.
If Huet's poor performance gave analysts and fans something to ask about, back-up Antti Niemi's performance on Saturday opened the conversation.
Niemi stopped all 23 shots he faced from Florida as the Hawks defeated the Panthers 4-0 in their second game of the season.
What makes the ...
Chicago Blackhawks Knee-Jerk Reaction: We’ve Got a Problem
Posted: 2nd October 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks, the cover boys of ESPN the Magazine, EA Sports' NHL'10, and the trendy pick of many analysts to compete for, if not win, this year's Stanley Cup, lost their season opener in Helsinki, Finland on Friday afternoon.
The Florida Panthers won 4-3 in a shootout.
Patrick Kane had two points, including the Hawks' first goal of the new year in the defeat. Dustin Byfuglien and Patrick Sharp also scored ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Opening Line Assignments Create Intrigue
Posted: 2nd October 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to drop the puck in Helsinki, Finland, to begin their 2009-10 season, Coach Joel Quenneville has stirred the pot already.
The opening line pairings were announced before the game, and the groups are intriguing to say the least.
Of course, Captain Jonathan Toews will skate with Patrick Kane, but their wingman today will be Dustin Byfuglien. That moves Patrick Sharp to the second line, with center David ...
Chicago Blackhawks Goalie Corey Crawford Clears Waivers
Posted: 1st October 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
Earlier this week, the Chicago Blackhawks made their roster cuts before beginning their regular season against the Florida Panthers in Helsinki, Finland.
Perhaps the two biggest surprises when the final roster was announced were that forward Jack Skille did not make the roster, while coach Joel Quenneville decided to keep three goalies.
Last summer's big money addition, Cristobal Huet, will be the No. 1 goaltender this season in the wake of Nikolai ...
Jeff Garcia Should Replace Jake Delhomme: Round Two
Posted: 30th September 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NFL
On September 14, I ventured out on a limb and posed the idea that then former Oakland Raider quarterback Jeff Garcia should replace Jake Delhomme under center for the Carolina Panthers.
Today, I am going out farther on that limb by strongly suggesting that the Panthers take a look at the now former Philadelphia Eagles reserve.
The Panthers are putting perhaps their final season with Julius Peppers in serious jeopardy by keeping ...